Edward M. Will

He served in the US Navy during the Korean conflict and was a lifetime member of the VFW and Newburgh American Legion Post #0044.

Edward enjoyed fishing, hunting, demolition derbies, and western movies.

He was a true farmer at heart as was evident by his large garden that he maintained for many years. Edward was a boilermaker welder and belonged to local #374.

He attended Holy Rosary Catholic Church where his grandchildren go to school.

He truly enjoyed spending time with his daughter and grandchildren and attended all of their activities including sports, camping and fishing trips.

Edward was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Schnur.

He is survived by his daughter, Christina Kay Will; grandchildren, Courtney Knollman, McKensie Crabtree (goddaughter), Jessica Crabtree, Edward Crabtree, Zachary Crabtree, Shane Crabtree, and River Miles; siblings, (Mary Rose) Sr. Theresine Will, OSB, Robert Will (Keiko), Ramon Will (Sylvia), Leo Will (Mary Ellen), Donald Will (Kathy), Cyril Will (Pat), Marvin Will (Yvonne), Judy Vogler, Elaine Pokorney (Bill), H. Michael Will; godsons, Mark Will and Kevin Will; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, officiated by Father Bernie Etienne followed by burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery with the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club performing the graveside military rites. Friends may visit Monday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Alexander East Chapel, with a 7:00 PM vigil service, and on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church.

Edward’s family would like to extend a special thanks to Southern Care Hospice especially Laurie and Lisa.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hemophilia of IN for Children’s Camp, Edward M. Will Memorial Fund through any Old National Bank, or Southern Care Hospice,